Top 5 John Boyd Quotes

American pilot and Pentagon consultant

John Richard Boyd (January 23, 1927 – March 9, 1997) was a United States Air Force fighter pilot and Pentagon consultant of the late 20th century. His theories have been highly influential in the military, sports, business, and litigation fields.

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He who can handle the quickest rate of change survives

Conflict can be viewed as repeated cycles of observing, orienting, deciding and acting by both sides, and also, I might add, at all levels. The adversary that can move through these cycles faster gains an inestimable advantage by disrupting his enemy's ability to respond effectively.

To be somebody or to do something. In life there is often a roll call. That’s when you will have to make a decision. To be or to do? Which way will you go?

If your boss demands loyalty, give him integrity. But if he demands integrity, then give him loyalty.

People, ideas, hardware—in that order.